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Ranger, Texas

city · Eastland County

At a glance

2,641
Population
$66,000
Median home value (all homes)
78% below U.S. median
$103,084
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$904/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$34,336
Median household income
56% below U.S. median
27.8 min
Average commute
90%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 76 — 24% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing61% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost8% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college32 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college62 mi
High school graduates83.5%
College graduates14.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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